What helps with RLS?

If the syndrome develops because of an illness or a disorder, it is sometimes sufficient to treat it. In case of iron deficiency, the affected person receives the iron as a preparation or infusion.

Some medications can increase restless legs syndrome. It may be possible to replace the drugs – in consultation with the doctor – against the most suitable ones.

Drug therapy

In restless legs syndrome of unknown cause, symptoms can be treated with medications. The same syndrome is not curable.

Many patients benefit from active ingredients that are used in other dosages against Parkinson's disease, e.g. dopamine preparations. Just like dopamine, the body's messenger, these drugs act on nerve cell communication.

What can you do alone to alleviate the symptoms?

Every person is different – so everyone who is affected should try for themselves what helps them. Unfortunately, there is no panacea.

For the most agile legless cases, complaints can be alleviated with simple measures, such as: